Chennai Story Explained
Chennai Story is an upcoming Indian romantic comedy film directed by Philip John and produced by Guru Films, in the company of Ripple World Pictures. The film stars Viveik Kalra and Shruti Haasan in the lead roles. It is an adaptation of Timeri N. Murari's best-selling 2004 novel The Arrangements of Love. The film follows Anu, a bisexual Tamil detective, who helps a Welsh-Tamil man find his estranged father.
In November 2021, Samantha Ruth Prabhu was announced to play in the lead role in Philip John's Arrangements of Love, an adaptation of the novel by the same name. However, Shruti replaced the actress.[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] Principal photography began in April 2024.[8] The film is being sold at the EFM by Metro International.[9]
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Notes and References
- News: 2021-11-28 . Samantha Ruth Prabhu signs up to play a bisexual detective in 'Arrangements of Love', Lakshmi Manchu showers her with love . 2023-05-30 . The Times of India . 30 May 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230530132737/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/samantha-ruth-prabhu-signs-up-to-play-a-bisexual-detective-in-arrangements-of-love-lakshmi-manchu-showers-her-with-love/articleshow/87963061.cms . live .
- Web site: 2024-01-24 . Shruti Haasan replaces Samantha Ruth Prabhu as a bisexual detective in Chennai Story . 2024-01-24 . Hindustan Times . en-US . 20 March 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240320073427/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/hollywood/shruti-haasan-replaces-samantha-ruth-prabhu-bisexual-detective-chennai-story-101706083806732.html . live .
- Web site: 2023-03-25 . Samantha Ruth Prabhu is the ultimate glam queen in Kunal Rawal's outfit . 2023-05-06 . The Daily Guardian . en-US . 6 May 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230506061420/https://thedailyguardian.com/samantha-ruth-prabhu-is-the-ultimate-glam-queen-in-kunal-rawals-outfit/ . live .
- News: 2021-11-26 . Samantha joins English feature film 'Arrangements of Love', to portray a bisexual detective . 2023-04-13 . The Hindu . en . 7 March 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230307064941/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/samantha-prabhu-to-portray-bisexual-detective-in-feature-film-arrangements-of-love/article37697190.ece . live .
- Web site: Samantha Ruth Prabhu Birthday: Latest and Upcoming Projects . 2023-05-06 . indiaherald.com . en . 1 May 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230501023356/https://www.indiaherald.com/Movies/Read/994590095/Samantha-Ruth-Prabhu-Birthday-Latest-and-Upcoming-Projects . live .
- Web site: Wiseman . Andreas . 2023-02-16 . 'Blinded By The Light' Star Viveik Kalra Joins Samantha Ruth Prabhu In Rom-Com 'Chennai Story' — EFM . 2023-04-13 . Deadline Hollywood . en-US . 13 April 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230413061207/https://deadline.com/2023/02/samantha-ruth-prabhu-movie-chennai-story-male-lead-viveik-kalra-efm-1235261803/ . live .
- Web site: 2023-02-20 . British Indian Actor Viveik Kalra to Star Opposite Samantha Ruth Prabhu in Cross-cultural Rom-com 'Chennai Story' . 2023-04-13 . American Kahani . en-US . 7 March 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230307073450/https://americankahani.com/entertainment/british-indian-actor-viveik-kalra-to-star-opposite-samantha-ruth-prabhu-in-cross-cultural-rom-com-chennai-story/ . live .
- Web site: 2 April 2024 . Shruti Haasan starts shooting for 'Chennai Story' . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240402091421/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2024/Apr/02/shruti-haasan-starts-shooting-for-chennai-story . 2 April 2024 . 2 April 2024 . . en.
- Web site: 3 November 2022 . Samantha Ruth Prabhu Rom-Com 'Chennai Story' Launched For Sales By Metro International — AFM . 2023-05-06 . ca.movies.yahoo.com . en-CA . 6 May 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230506061416/https://ca.movies.yahoo.com/samantha-ruth-prabhu-rom-com-153024615.html . live .